Showing posts with label Northern Ireland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Northern Ireland. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Belfast from Boppa

Now for something a little different -

It seems like I am always cleaning and sorting things. And January always makes me feel like I should be trying to get things in order for the new year. By no stretch would I consider myself a hoarder but I do have stuff and lots of it and sometimes it isn't kept as neatly as it should be. Note: all children are safe LOL! Three years ago, while I was cleaning out my Mom's condo I came across this postcard that my Grandfather Boppa (long story how he got that name!) sent to my Dad. The cancellation isn't 100% clear but I think it is May 15, 1959. I kept it as it was the first time I had seen his handwriting. Who knew one day I would have a different appreciation for it.



Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Gillian from Northern Ireland

My husbands cousin was visiting from Belfast, Northern Ireland in August and spent 5 days with us. The last time she was here my kids weren't born so to say they kept her busy was an understatement! Add in a trip to Niagara Falls and we all had a wonderful time. A few weeks after her return I was surprised to receive this card from her thanking us for her visit. Honestly, I don't think she even knows I collect postcards, and what a stunning card too!